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  • Tariff whiplash and HUD cuts could cripple affordable housing development

    Stacker, Robert Davis for Next City|Apr 1, 2025

    President Donald Trump's sweeping tariffs on foreign goods have affordable housing developers staring down the barrel of a gun. Not only have existing tariffs on steel, aluminum, lumber, home appliances, and other construction materials prompted fears of a recession, but threats of new tariffs have made an already-hurting housing market much more uncertain to navigate. For the past decade, Monica Martinez has led the Fax Partnership in Denver, a community development nonprofit that builds afford...

  • Teens rate social media as most authentic media form: UCLA study

    Stacker, Sowjanya Pedada for LA Post|Apr 1, 2025

    Adolescents view social media as the most authentic form of media, surpassing traditional entertainment platforms in perceived genuineness, according to a new study from the University of California, Los Angeles. According to the study, social media emerged as the frontrunner for authenticity, with 31% of participants rating it higher than video games, streaming services, and live-streaming platforms, LA Post reports. UCLA's Center for Scholars and Storytellers (CSS) research surveyed more than...

  • Best mid-size special edition off-road truck trims: Then and now

    Stacker, Micah Anderson for RealTruck.Com|Apr 1, 2025

    Remember the glory days of the 1980s and 1990s pickup trucks? Back when your dream truck was a rugged, stripped-down, compact machine straight off the showroom floor. Roll-down windows were the only deal, and cigarette lighters and AC were luxury optional upgrades. They were the stars featured in Hollywood blockbuster movies driven by Chuck Norris, Michael J. Fox, and Steven Segal. Whether it was tearing up mountain trails, kicking up sand in the desert, or just looking cool in the school...

  • Registered Nurses, Retail Salespersons, and Supervisors of Retail Sales Workers, are the Top Jobs in February

    Alabama Department of Workforce|Apr 1, 2025

    March 31, 2025 - MONTGOMERY, AL - Data collected and analyzed by the Alabama Department of Workforce's Labor Market Information (LMI) Division shows that in February 2025, there were 82,335 job ads posted in Alabama, representing a monthly increase of 5.4%. The five occupations with the most online job ads are for Registered Nurses, Retail Salespersons, Supervisors of Retail Sales Workers, Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers, and Customer Service Representatives with 12,808 ads placed for t...

  • 4 advanced strategies for real estate investors to maximize returns

    Stacker, Tony Molina, CPA, for Range|Apr 1, 2025

    Are you a high-income real estate investor seeking to optimize your real estate portfolio? With the right strategies, you could enhance your returns, minimize tax liabilities, and secure long-term financial growth. Each year, savvy investors leave thousands of dollars on the table simply because they miss out on advanced tactics that could elevate their real estate game. Range breaks down four advanced strategies that will help you build a smart, tax-efficient, and diversified portfolio. 1....

  • Fastest-growing careers in healthcare that require the least amount of education

    Stacker, Moira K. McGhee for Vivian Health|Apr 1, 2025

    Thinking of pursuing a healthcare career but dreading the years of school needed to get started? Many healthcare jobs are expected to see tremendous growth over the next several years, but not all of them require half a decade or more of education. If you're eager to enter the often-lucrative healthcare field without the lengthy classroom commitment, here's Vivian Health's guide to 10 of the fastest-growing careers in healthcare that get you working sooner rather than later. Top 10...

  • Attorney General Marshall Letter to DHS Urges Closing Drug Trafficking Loophole to Halt Fentanyl Shipments

    Alabama Attorney General's Office|Apr 1, 2025

    April 1, 2025 - MONTGOMERY, AL. – Attorney General Steve Marshall (R) joined a coalition of 25 state attorneys general asking the Trump Administration to close a loophole used by adversaries and drug traffickers to flood deadly fentanyl into the United States. In a letter to U.S. Secretary of Homeland Security (DHS) Kristi Noem and Acting Commissioner of U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) Pete Flores, the attorneys general call for greater scrutiny of an import pilot program called E...

  • Governor Ivey Reminds Alabama Families CHOOSE Act Applications Close in One Week

    Governor's Press Office|Apr 1, 2025

    March 31, 2025 - MONTGOMERY, AL – Governor Kay Ivey on Monday reminded Alabama families that the application period for the Creating Hope and Opportunity for Our Students' Education (CHOOSE) Act – the state's new education savings account (ESA) initiative - will close at midnight, a week from today, on Monday, April 7. Governor Ivey championed the CHOOSE Act last year before singing it into law in March 2024. "Taxpaying Alabama families want school choice, and our ESA program, the CHOOSE Act...

  • Agriculture Exhibition Center Corporation Finalizes Purchase of Alabama Farm Center at Hallmark Farm

    Jeff Helms, Alabama Farmers Federation|Apr 1, 2025

    March 21, 2025 - WARRIOR, AL. - The Alabama Exhibition Center Corporation (AECC) today finalized purchase of approximately 500 acres along I-65 at Exit 280, the future home of the Alabama Farm Center at Hallmark Farm. Jefferson County and Alabama Farmers Federation announced the signing of a real estate contract in September 2023. This was followed by a due diligence phase which included appointment and confirmation of the AAEC board. Federation President Jimmy Parnell said these developments...

  • Which states have the most (and best-paid) federal employees?

    Stacker, Jaclyn DeJohn, CFP for SmartAsset|Apr 1, 2025

    As of September 2024, over 1.8 million people were employed by the federal government of the United States. However, the federal government is far from limited just to Washington D.C. Federal workers are dispersed throughout the nation, albeit unevenly. In turn, large layoffs—whether voluntary or involuntary—may have different consequences for different communities. States with higher rates of federal government job cuts may experience more upcoming volatility in the job and housing mar...

  • What is the minimum credit score needed for a business credit card?

    Stacker, Erica Dorfman for Brex|Apr 1, 2025

    Thinking about getting a business credit card? If you're like most small business owners or solo entrepreneurs, one of your first questions is probably, "What credit score do I need to get approved?" It's a fair question and one that plays a much bigger role than many people realize. Even though business credit cards are designed for company use, most issuers take a close look at your personal credit history before making a decision. That's because many small businesses and startups, especially...

  • How gas prices have changed in Florence in the last week

    Stacker|Apr 1, 2025

    Gas prices have gone up by 16 cents per gallon since the beginning of last month but are still down by nearly 30 cents compared to this time last year. The national average fuel price is about $3.26, with McAllen-Edinburg-Mission, Texas, seeing the cheapest metro-area prices at $2.66 and Santa Rosa, California, with the most expensive at $5.23. After issuing multiple pauses on tariffs against Canadian and Mexican imports since taking office, President Trump on Wednesday announced a sweeping 10%...

  • How gas prices have changed in Auburn in the last week

    Stacker|Apr 1, 2025

    Gas prices have gone up by 16 cents per gallon since the beginning of last month but are still down by nearly 30 cents compared to this time last year. The national average fuel price is about $3.26, with McAllen-Edinburg-Mission, Texas, seeing the cheapest metro-area prices at $2.66 and Santa Rosa, California, with the most expensive at $5.23. After issuing multiple pauses on tariffs against Canadian and Mexican imports since taking office, President Trump on Wednesday announced a sweeping 10%...

  • How gas prices have changed in Montgomery in the last week

    Stacker|Apr 1, 2025

    Gas prices have gone up by 16 cents per gallon since the beginning of last month but are still down by nearly 30 cents compared to this time last year. The national average fuel price is about $3.26, with McAllen-Edinburg-Mission, Texas, seeing the cheapest metro-area prices at $2.66 and Santa Rosa, California, with the most expensive at $5.23. After issuing multiple pauses on tariffs against Canadian and Mexican imports since taking office, President Trump on Wednesday announced a sweeping 10%...

  • How gas prices have changed in Tuscaloosa in the last week

    Stacker|Apr 1, 2025

    Gas prices have gone up by 16 cents per gallon since the beginning of last month but are still down by nearly 30 cents compared to this time last year. The national average fuel price is about $3.26, with McAllen-Edinburg-Mission, Texas, seeing the cheapest metro-area prices at $2.66 and Santa Rosa, California, with the most expensive at $5.23. After issuing multiple pauses on tariffs against Canadian and Mexican imports since taking office, President Trump on Wednesday announced a sweeping 10%...

  • How gas prices have changed in Daphne in the last week

    Stacker|Apr 1, 2025

    Gas prices have gone up by 16 cents per gallon since the beginning of last month but are still down by nearly 30 cents compared to this time last year. The national average fuel price is about $3.26, with McAllen-Edinburg-Mission, Texas, seeing the cheapest metro-area prices at $2.66 and Santa Rosa, California, with the most expensive at $5.23. After issuing multiple pauses on tariffs against Canadian and Mexican imports since taking office, President Trump on Wednesday announced a sweeping 10%...

  • How gas prices have changed in Mobile in the last week

    Stacker|Apr 1, 2025

    Gas prices have gone up by 16 cents per gallon since the beginning of last month but are still down by nearly 30 cents compared to this time last year. The national average fuel price is about $3.26, with McAllen-Edinburg-Mission, Texas, seeing the cheapest metro-area prices at $2.66 and Santa Rosa, California, with the most expensive at $5.23. After issuing multiple pauses on tariffs against Canadian and Mexican imports since taking office, President Trump on Wednesday announced a sweeping 10%...

  • How gas prices have changed in Gadsden in the last week

    Stacker|Apr 1, 2025

    Gas prices have gone up by 16 cents per gallon since the beginning of last month but are still down by nearly 30 cents compared to this time last year. The national average fuel price is about $3.26, with McAllen-Edinburg-Mission, Texas, seeing the cheapest metro-area prices at $2.66 and Santa Rosa, California, with the most expensive at $5.23. After issuing multiple pauses on tariffs against Canadian and Mexican imports since taking office, President Trump on Wednesday announced a sweeping 10%...

  • How gas prices have changed in Huntsville in the last week

    Stacker|Apr 1, 2025

    Gas prices have gone up by 16 cents per gallon since the beginning of last month but are still down by nearly 30 cents compared to this time last year. The national average fuel price is about $3.26, with McAllen-Edinburg-Mission, Texas, seeing the cheapest metro-area prices at $2.66 and Santa Rosa, California, with the most expensive at $5.23. After issuing multiple pauses on tariffs against Canadian and Mexican imports since taking office, President Trump on Wednesday announced a sweeping 10%...

  • How gas prices have changed in Anniston in the last week

    Stacker|Apr 1, 2025

    Gas prices have gone up by 16 cents per gallon since the beginning of last month but are still down by nearly 30 cents compared to this time last year. The national average fuel price is about $3.26, with McAllen-Edinburg-Mission, Texas, seeing the cheapest metro-area prices at $2.66 and Santa Rosa, California, with the most expensive at $5.23. After issuing multiple pauses on tariffs against Canadian and Mexican imports since taking office, President Trump on Wednesday announced a sweeping 10%...

  • How gas prices have changed in Dothan in the last week

    Stacker|Apr 1, 2025

    Gas prices have gone up by 16 cents per gallon since the beginning of last month but are still down by nearly 30 cents compared to this time last year. The national average fuel price is about $3.26, with McAllen-Edinburg-Mission, Texas, seeing the cheapest metro-area prices at $2.66 and Santa Rosa, California, with the most expensive at $5.23. After issuing multiple pauses on tariffs against Canadian and Mexican imports since taking office, President Trump on Wednesday announced a sweeping 10%...

  • Alabama Republican Party salutes legislature for conservative bills passed

    Staff Writer|Apr 1, 2025

    April 8, 2025 – HOOVER, AL - After a week-long recess, members of the Alabama Legislature returned to work last week, with the $3.7 billion General Fund Budget passing the Alabama House. The Alabama Republican Party on Thursday congratulated the members of the legislature who were honored as ALGOP Defenders of Freedom at the Trump Victory Dinner in Birmingham featuring Donald Trump Jr.. The 2025 Defender of Freedom Award recipients are: Representative Donna Givens & Senator Lance Bell - Sound o...

  • Tuberville question Naval officials about improving our submarine manufacturing

    Brandon Moseley|Apr 1, 2025

    April 8, 2025 – WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senator Tommy Tuberville (R-Alabama) advocated for improving the U.S.'s ability to build submarines during hearing on the state of nuclear shipbuilding at a Senate Armed Services Subcommittee on Seapower. Tuberville spoke to several top naval officers in the hearing. They spoke about strategies to better enable submarine and shipbuilding companies, like Mobile's Austal, to give the Navy the best possible product. The United States builds the best sub...

  • Tax season is hard enough. Inaccessible websites make it worse.

    Stacker, Sierra Thomas for AudioEye|Apr 1, 2025

    Many government and financial websites are still difficult to use for people with disabilities, especially during tax season. From confusing navigation to inaccessible forms and documents, these barriers make it hard to file taxes or manage finances independently. Tax season is often a source of stress and confusion—from navigating complicated forms to tracking down essential documents. For many Americans, the process has gone digital in recent years, with everything from tax filing to p...

  • Secretary of State Wes Allen Testifies Before US House of Representatives on Alabama Election Security

    Alabama Secretary of State's office|Apr 1, 2025

    April 9, 2025 - MONTGOMERY, AL – Wes Allen, Alabama's Secretary of State, testified before the United States House of Representatives Committee on House Administration's Subcommittee on Elections in a hearing titled, "Revisiting the 2024 Elections with Secretaries of State" yesterday, April 8, 2025. "Since taking office more than half a million ineligible voters have been removed from our state's voter file. Our voter file, which was a bloated mess on the day I took office, is now the most a...

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